I'm really beginning to see signs of aging around my mouth. I'm wondering if I'm a good candidate fora lip lift? My skin is thin and very transparent. Every scar I've had since my teenage years is hypotrophic.
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December 7, 2023
Answer: Lip lift
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Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon, Board Certified in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
To achieve more upper teeth show, the following procedures might be considered:
1. Lip Lowering/Reverse Vestibuloplasty: This procedure involves lowering the upper lip to cover less of the teeth. It is typically performed on patients with a high lip line or 'gummy smile'.
2. Orthognathic...
It is possible to extend the lip lift laterally. The tissue taken from the outside of the nose-face junction can be used as a flap to lay inside the alar incision. This will widen the nostrils while pulling them outward more laterally from the skin excision.
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Gary Horndeski, M.D.
Fine lines around the mouth, also known as commissure lines, and the desire to narrow the mouth slightly are common concerns in aesthetic medicine. Here are several treatment options:
1. Dermal Fillers: Dermal fillers like Juvederm or Restylane can be injected into the area around the mouth to...